Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Juicing
Recently I’ve mentioned my morning smoothies. They’re a delicious way for me to increase my consumption of fruits and vegetables....
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jun 24, 2023
Mosquitoes
If my wife and I relax out on our patio on a summer evening, and mosquitoes come around, she will end up covered with bites and I will...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Apr 29, 2023
Protein Powder
I love my morning smoothie, and it always starts my day off right. I throw in spinach, avocado, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, blueberries,...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Apr 22, 2023
Word Games
Recently, my daughter introduced me to Wordscapes, one of the many free addictive word games that we can play on our phones. The goal is...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Mar 24, 2023
Vegetables
Like many of our mothers, I find myself telling my patients to eat more vegetables. Why? Because a diet rich in vegetables can lower...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Mar 6, 2023
Health Made Simple
How can we live a long and healthy life? We are stuck with the genes that we’re born with. Even our environment may be largely out of our...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Mar 1, 2023
Virtual Reality
Many of us have had some exposure to virtual reality; perhaps through gaming, or in an escape room. VR is now finding a home in health...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Feb 9, 2023
Donating Blood
Allow me to put in a plug for the American Red Cross and for donating blood. Every day, blood donors help people of all ages: accident...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Dec 23, 2022
Health Scams
Throughout the ages there have been those who prey on unsuspecting and desperate people. Con artists have sold shady pills, potions, and...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Dec 9, 2022
Viruses and Cancer
What causes cancer? In many cases, we have no idea. However, viruses, which most people think of as causing a nasty cold, have been...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Nov 10, 2022
Blood Sugar
Every day without exception, I find myself discussing the many ways in which my patients can lower their blood sugar. Did you know that...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Oct 7, 2022
Acupuncture
Some of my patients, in addition to seeing me regularly, seek out acupuncture treatments. What is this ancient practice, and what does...
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